A(n) ________ Variable Is a Factor That Affects Both Variables

question 4

Multiple Choice

A(n) ________ variable is a factor that affects both variables of interest in research and may falsely give the impression of a cause-and-effect relationship.

• A) confounding
• B) control
• C) dependent
• D) independent

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Definitions:

Byobu

Japanese painted folding screens.

Ashikaga Clan

A prominent Japanese samurai clan that established the Ashikaga shogunate and ruled Japan during the Muromachi period (1336–1573).

Art Historical Period

A specific phase in art history that is characterized by distinct styles, techniques, and cultural influences.

Muromachi

A period in Japanese history (1336–1573) characterized by the political dominance of the Ashikaga shogunate and significant cultural developments including tea ceremony and ink painting.